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DUNBAR CLUB OPENS G. O. P. CAMPAIGN
FAMOUS DUNBAR CLUB FIRES THE FIRST REPUBLICAN GUNS HERE Big Demonstration Throngs Streets And Packs Odd Fellows Hall The Republican campaign among colored people of Louisville and Jefferson county was launched by the Paul Lawrence Dunbar Club at Odd Fellows Hall last Wednesday night. Preceding the big mass meeting a monster parade headed by the Standard Sanitary Auxiliary Band, followed by workers carrying Hoover banners, and automobiles of every description. all dressed up, and crowded with club leaders and members, hundreds followed as the popular tunes rent the air. an enthusiasm being created all along the march through the streets, which carried a throng to the spacious hall long before the marchers reached the scene. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Robert T. Clayton, pioneer political leader. Prayer was offered by the Rev J. M. Moore, a stumper of many battles, and then Mr. Clayton as master of ceremonies, began the fire works with several white speakers, including Judge Harry I. Fox, followed by Mr. Wm. Bailey, president of the Dunbar Club, I. Willis Cole, editor of the Leader, and Rev. N. B. Shamborguer, and from [Photo] MR. E. W. FORBES, Founder & Organizer of Dunbar Club. the first speaker on to the last the big crowd was ever aroused, enthused and convinced as the principles of the Republican party were retold, the issues as affects all American citizens and particularly Negroes, were made plain, and the Al Smith and Democratic propaganda was knocked into a cocked hat. Facts and figures about Herbert Hoover were made so plain through several of the speakers that one looking upon the applauding hundreds who sat under the voices of the (Continued on page 6) [Photo] MR. WM. BAILEY President of Dunbar Club.
A. M. E. CONFERENCE IN SESSION The West Kentucky Annual Conference of the A. M. E. church, convened at the St. James church of which the Rev. J. A. G. Grant is pastor, this week with the Rt. Rev. J. Albert Johnson of Philadelphia, presiding Bishop, succeeding Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom, who closed his four years work over this diocese last May. The conference brought leaders of the church and race from over the state and parts of the country. The conference met with a big welcome program Tuesday night, with addresses by city community, and church representatives. Special music was furnished by the St. James [choir?], and other choirs and soloists. [The?] conference closes with preaching [by?] St. James and other churches [tomorrow?].
Mayor of Shreveport Says He Did Not Insult Convention
A.M.E.'s Hit Democrats
A. M. E. LEADERS SCORE DEMOCRATS IN MESSAGE TO COUNTRY; VOICE OF JACOB BUT HAND OF ESAU Richmond, Ky., Oct. 8--What was regarded as the greatest report of the state of the country ever presented before a deliberate body in Kentucky was that submitted to the Kentucky Conference, Bishop J. Albert Johnson, presiding, in session here last week, by a committee composed of Dr. E. E. Underwood as chairman, and C. W. A. David, W. H. Ravis and E. Coleman. Among other things the report had the following to say about politics: The over shadowing and over towering question before the American people at this time is the selection of a chief magistrate who will exercise the functions of government for the next four years. This question transcends, as it rightly should, all others, and sounds the tocsin of duty to millions of sovereign citizens. The exercise of the elective franchise is one of the highest obligations resting upon a people, and it should be approached with an honesty of purpose and a sanctity of conscience born to the highest impulses of patriotism. Ours is a government by parties and of a majority rule, and it devolves upon us to cast our ballots as becomes the dignity of a great electorate. For a long period of years there have been two great parties, which have presented their candidates, platforms, policies and principles, and upon those they have solicited and commanded suffrage and support. The present campaign presents issues of greater gravity than have been before presented in the last half cntury of our existence as a nation. One of the most significant facts in connection with the pending election is the disregard of party emblems and the premium which is being placed upon the personality of the candidates. A "Whispering Campaign." One of the most unfortunate incidents in connection with the contest is the inauguration of a so-called whispering campaign, which has reached far beyond a whisper, by partisan zealots and injudicious hot heads of both parties, which has served to intensify passions and prejudices to the detriment of peaceful relations between the followers of each. Religious Tolerance. On the one hand we have those who decry the candidate of one party because he is a Catholic. On the other there are those who attack the candidate of the other party because he is a Quaker. Such action is wrong and is absolutely contrary to the spirit and letter of the Constitution. This nation was founded upon the broad basis of religious tolerance. When the early settlers of this country left their homes, loved ones, kindred ties and fathers' graves, they came to the shores of this then wilderness and savage land for the purpose of estab lishing a shrine for free worship. The right to worship God according to the dictates of conscienre is a fundamental one bought by sacrifice, hardship, blood and tears, and those misguided and intolerant fanatics who would unfurl the flag of religious strife, together with those conscienceless demagogues who put party success above their country's peace, should receive the rebuke, reproof and execration which they so richly merit. Continued on page 8.
N. A. A. C. P. CAMPAIGN GOING OVER What is to be one of the most successful membership compaigns in the history of the local pranch N. A. A. C. P. is the annual drive which began on October 1. Because of the great interest manifested in the campaign it has been decided by the leaders to extend the period of the worthy effort from October 15 to November 1. The feature of the campaign is the friendly rivalry that exists between the two divisions captains, Attorney Ned Williamson and Mrs. Lillie Simmons. Mr. Williamson is leader of the men. known as the Reds, and Mrs. Simmons the women, who are the Blues. Under both captains are ten energetic Lieutenants who are putting forth every effort to make their division total the largest number of members at the close. The goal is 5,000 and each captain, lieutenant and worker declares that his division will win. No organization among Negroes has done and is doing more for the good of the race. It never misses an opportunity to speak against injustice which comes to its attention. and is everlastingly fighting to combat the spirit of persecution and safeguard the civil. and political rights of the race. The next meeting of the campaign workers will be held at the Y. M. C. A. Monday night. October 13. All workers and friends are cordially invited to be present.
PLATO TO BUILD U. S. POST OFFICE Samuel Plato, contractor, with offices in the American Mutual Bank Building, this city, has just been awarded the general contract for the construction of an extension to the United States Postoffice at Wooster, O. This contract was secured in competition with bidders from several states throughout the Middle West. Construction is to begin immediately. This organization, which does most of its wrk in the Middle West, has had a very successful year, having completed an office building for the Supreme Life & Casualty Company at Cincinnati, Ohio; a church for the A. M. E. Zion denomination at Akron. Ohio; and is practically ready to deliver a Pythian Temple for the Pythian Temple Association at Wheeling, West Virginia. These buildings which have all been built during the past year, aggregated approximately $200,000. In addition to the Postoffice job, this organization is now building a church for the Green Street Baptist congregation in this city.
State Examiners Praise Wil'rf'ce
BAPTIST MINISTERS OUT FOR HOOVER. Declaring that many of them are forsaking temporarily the political affiliations of a lifetime in opposing Smith," practically every white Baptist minister in the city, it was made known Monday, is for Hoover. In a letter to the Courier-Journal Monday, Dr. Charles S. Gardner said: "The geatest danger which menaces our political life is not religious prejudice, but a purblind political partisanship, which leads its victim to vote for his party's nominee no matter what his record or his policy. I commend this idea to those who implore us to vote for Smith against our consciences."
NELL HUNTER TO SING NOVEMBER 1 Nell Hunter, well known soprano, is to appear here in recital at the Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, Thursday evening, November 1, at 3:15, under auspices of the Race Artists Concert Co. Mrs. Hunter is one of the foremost sopranos appearing before the American public. She was graduated from Chicago Musical College with the highest marks for French diction of any one in her class. Authorities over the country speak of Mrs. Hunter as possessing one of the most beautiful voices of excellent quality, intonation and fullness throughout all its ranges, and is produced without effort and with much charm. This is the first entertainment of the highest class the local music lovers has had an opportunity to enjoy, and a large audience is expected to greet Mrs. Hunter at Quinn Chapel November 1. The admission is 50 cents for adults and children 25 cents. Tickets may be gotten from the Minnis Sisters at 3112 Grand Ave
INSURANCE MEN BRING ENCOURAGING REPORTS. Casual interview of several of our insurance agents who naturally come in contact with hundreds of our people daily reveals the fact that the sentiment is very strongly for Mr. Hoover They admit running up on some who are inclined toward Governor Smith, but the number is so small and the sentiment so uncertain that they feel that there is no reason for alarm.
G. O. P. Speakers Sweep Kentucky
MISS NANNIE BURROUGHS THRILLS THOUSANDS WITH GREAT G. O. P. MESSAGE Colored State Republican Leaders Take Bluegrass The [flying squadron?] of the Colored Republican State organization supported by leaders of the places visited and ably backed up by Miss Nannie Burroughs, noted woman leader of Washington, D. C., is sweeping every thing before them. The false propaganda about Al Smith put out by Negro Democratic leaders from New York and Kansas City, is still being shot full of holes and the percentage of Negroes who may have the nerve to go into the booth on November 6 and vote for the Democrats, is being reduced to the merest minimum. Republicans and Democrats Meet at Lexington. It was an unexperted coincidence that a mass meeting, the few colored Democrats of that section was called on the same night of the conference of the Colored Republican leaders and workers of that section at the regular Republican headquarters last Thursday night, October 4. The eight counties represented at this conference brought the most influential colored men and women of the Blue Grass section. The colored Democratic meeting was held in Jackson Hall with Dr. Wm. Tompkins of Kansas City, organizer for the Western Division, and Colored Democratic leaders from Louisville as speakers. Prof. J. B. Caulder presided and it is said that the audi ence of a few over one hundred, was largely composed of the younger element of a class of Negroes who have not heretofore given serious thought to voting and could easily be influenced to vote right before election day. Drs. T. T. Wendell and W. H. Ballard had charge of the Republican conference, and among the speakers were Revs. Stafford Campbell, J. W. Gibson, Dr. P. D. Robinson, Prof. E. B. Davis, leaders of that section, and Mrs. M. L. Copeland, Rev. J. Welby Broaddus and I. Willis Cole of the State organization After the speaking more than 200 persons were served to a delightful repast by a number of loyal women, headed by Mrs. T. T. Wendell. Of the Lexington meeting the Lexington Leader, leading Republican (Continued on Page 8)
Three Years For Shooting Chief
DR. HENDERSON GOES TO CHICAGO AFTER GREAT SERVICE AT QUINN By Clyde Liggins. All Louisville is shocked to the very depths, and Louisville's heart is irre parably wounded because of the leav ing of its most popular pastor, Dr. H. C. Henderson, who has been offered the best church in the Chicago Conference, namely Ebenezer A. M. E. church in the beautiful and aristocratic suburb of Evanston. This charge is not surpassel by any in the Chicago Conference. It is this fact that helps to soothe broken hearted Quinn Chapel and Louisville. Quin Chapel was earnestly praying for Dr. Henderson's return and he would have returned had it not been for the urgent invitation and the distinct promotion which it meant. Dr. Henderson leaves on his own accord. In his very first year Dr. Henderson won the good-will and love of entire Louisviel, from the most imposing mansion [to?] the most humble cottage. He [drew?] no lines of class distinction on any basis whatsoever. He loved us all because he was a most thorough Christian gentleman and everybody loved him in return. According to old veterans in Quinn Chapel, Dr. Henderson was the best pastor Quinn has had in forty years. Under his most excellent leadership Quinn Chapel has led the 14th Episcopal district. Dr. Henderson leaves Quinn in the best spiritual, material and financial condition in the history of the church. The membership has been practically doubled. The $7,000 mortgage and (Continued on Page 8)
Would Destroy Color Complex
Rev. Wm. Crane of the Gospel Home Mission work, is back in the city after spending several weeks in Indiana in interest of [his?] work.

DUNBAR CLUB OPENS G. O. P. CAMPAIGN
FAMOUS DUNBAR CLUB FIRES THE FIRST REPUBLICAN GUNS HERE Big Demonstration Throngs Streets And Packs Odd Fellows Hall The Republican campaign among colored people of Louisville and Jefferson county was launched by the Paul Lawrence Dunbar Club at Odd Fellows Hall last Wednesday night. Preceding the big mass meeting a monster parade headed by the Standard Sanitary Auxiliary Band, followed by workers carrying Hoover banners, and automobiles of every description. all dressed up, and crowded with club leaders and members, hundreds followed as the popular tunes rent the air. an enthusiasm being created all along the march through the streets, which carried a throng to the spacious hall long before the marchers reached the scene. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Robert T. Clayton, pioneer political leader. Prayer was offered by the Rev J. M. Moore, a stumper of many battles, and then Mr. Clayton as master of ceremonies, began the fire works with several white speakers, including Judge Harry I. Fox, followed by Mr. Wm. Bailey, president of the Dunbar Club, I. Willis Cole, editor of the Leader, and Rev. N. B. Shamborguer, and from [Photo] MR. E. W. FORBES, Founder & Organizer of Dunbar Club. the first speaker on to the last the big crowd was ever aroused, enthused and convinced as the principles of the Republican party were retold, the issues as affects all American citizens and particularly Negroes, were made plain, and the Al Smith and Democratic propaganda was knocked into a cocked hat. Facts and figures about Herbert Hoover were made so plain through several of the speakers that one looking upon the applauding hundreds who sat under the voices of the (Continued on page 6) [Photo] MR. WM. BAILEY President of Dunbar Club.
A. M. E. CONFERENCE IN SESSION The West Kentucky Annual Conference of the A. M. E. church, convened at the St. James church of which the Rev. J. A. G. Grant is pastor, this week with the Rt. Rev. J. Albert Johnson of Philadelphia, presiding Bishop, succeeding Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom, who closed his four years work over this diocese last May. The conference brought leaders of the church and race from over the state and parts of the country. The conference met with a big welcome program Tuesday night, with addresses by city community, and church representatives. Special music was furnished by the St. James [choir?], and other choirs and soloists. [The?] conference closes with preaching [by?] St. James and other churches [tomorrow?].
Mayor of Shreveport Says He Did Not Insult Convention
A.M.E.'s Hit Democrats
A. M. E. LEADERS SCORE DEMOCRATS IN MESSAGE TO COUNTRY; VOICE OF JACOB BUT HAND OF ESAU Richmond, Ky., Oct. 8--What was regarded as the greatest report of the state of the country ever presented before a deliberate body in Kentucky was that submitted to the Kentucky Conference, Bishop J. Albert Johnson, presiding, in session here last week, by a committee composed of Dr. E. E. Underwood as chairman, and C. W. A. David, W. H. Ravis and E. Coleman. Among other things the report had the following to say about politics: The over shadowing and over towering question before the American people at this time is the selection of a chief magistrate who will exercise the functions of government for the next four years. This question transcends, as it rightly should, all others, and sounds the tocsin of duty to millions of sovereign citizens. The exercise of the elective franchise is one of the highest obligations resting upon a people, and it should be approached with an honesty of purpose and a sanctity of conscience born to the highest impulses of patriotism. Ours is a government by parties and of a majority rule, and it devolves upon us to cast our ballots as becomes the dignity of a great electorate. For a long period of years there have been two great parties, which have presented their candidates, platforms, policies and principles, and upon those they have solicited and commanded suffrage and support. The present campaign presents issues of greater gravity than have been before presented in the last half cntury of our existence as a nation. One of the most significant facts in connection with the pending election is the disregard of party emblems and the premium which is being placed upon the personality of the candidates. A "Whispering Campaign." One of the most unfortunate incidents in connection with the contest is the inauguration of a so-called whispering campaign, which has reached far beyond a whisper, by partisan zealots and injudicious hot heads of both parties, which has served to intensify passions and prejudices to the detriment of peaceful relations between the followers of each. Religious Tolerance. On the one hand we have those who decry the candidate of one party because he is a Catholic. On the other there are those who attack the candidate of the other party because he is a Quaker. Such action is wrong and is absolutely contrary to the spirit and letter of the Constitution. This nation was founded upon the broad basis of religious tolerance. When the early settlers of this country left their homes, loved ones, kindred ties and fathers' graves, they came to the shores of this then wilderness and savage land for the purpose of estab lishing a shrine for free worship. The right to worship God according to the dictates of conscienre is a fundamental one bought by sacrifice, hardship, blood and tears, and those misguided and intolerant fanatics who would unfurl the flag of religious strife, together with those conscienceless demagogues who put party success above their country's peace, should receive the rebuke, reproof and execration which they so richly merit. Continued on page 8.
N. A. A. C. P. CAMPAIGN GOING OVER What is to be one of the most successful membership compaigns in the history of the local pranch N. A. A. C. P. is the annual drive which began on October 1. Because of the great interest manifested in the campaign it has been decided by the leaders to extend the period of the worthy effort from October 15 to November 1. The feature of the campaign is the friendly rivalry that exists between the two divisions captains, Attorney Ned Williamson and Mrs. Lillie Simmons. Mr. Williamson is leader of the men. known as the Reds, and Mrs. Simmons the women, who are the Blues. Under both captains are ten energetic Lieutenants who are putting forth every effort to make their division total the largest number of members at the close. The goal is 5,000 and each captain, lieutenant and worker declares that his division will win. No organization among Negroes has done and is doing more for the good of the race. It never misses an opportunity to speak against injustice which comes to its attention. and is everlastingly fighting to combat the spirit of persecution and safeguard the civil. and political rights of the race. The next meeting of the campaign workers will be held at the Y. M. C. A. Monday night. October 13. All workers and friends are cordially invited to be present.
PLATO TO BUILD U. S. POST OFFICE Samuel Plato, contractor, with offices in the American Mutual Bank Building, this city, has just been awarded the general contract for the construction of an extension to the United States Postoffice at Wooster, O. This contract was secured in competition with bidders from several states throughout the Middle West. Construction is to begin immediately. This organization, which does most of its wrk in the Middle West, has had a very successful year, having completed an office building for the Supreme Life & Casualty Company at Cincinnati, Ohio; a church for the A. M. E. Zion denomination at Akron. Ohio; and is practically ready to deliver a Pythian Temple for the Pythian Temple Association at Wheeling, West Virginia. These buildings which have all been built during the past year, aggregated approximately $200,000. In addition to the Postoffice job, this organization is now building a church for the Green Street Baptist congregation in this city.
State Examiners Praise Wil'rf'ce
BAPTIST MINISTERS OUT FOR HOOVER. Declaring that many of them are forsaking temporarily the political affiliations of a lifetime in opposing Smith," practically every white Baptist minister in the city, it was made known Monday, is for Hoover. In a letter to the Courier-Journal Monday, Dr. Charles S. Gardner said: "The geatest danger which menaces our political life is not religious prejudice, but a purblind political partisanship, which leads its victim to vote for his party's nominee no matter what his record or his policy. I commend this idea to those who implore us to vote for Smith against our consciences."
NELL HUNTER TO SING NOVEMBER 1 Nell Hunter, well known soprano, is to appear here in recital at the Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, Thursday evening, November 1, at 3:15, under auspices of the Race Artists Concert Co. Mrs. Hunter is one of the foremost sopranos appearing before the American public. She was graduated from Chicago Musical College with the highest marks for French diction of any one in her class. Authorities over the country speak of Mrs. Hunter as possessing one of the most beautiful voices of excellent quality, intonation and fullness throughout all its ranges, and is produced without effort and with much charm. This is the first entertainment of the highest class the local music lovers has had an opportunity to enjoy, and a large audience is expected to greet Mrs. Hunter at Quinn Chapel November 1. The admission is 50 cents for adults and children 25 cents. Tickets may be gotten from the Minnis Sisters at 3112 Grand Ave
INSURANCE MEN BRING ENCOURAGING REPORTS. Casual interview of several of our insurance agents who naturally come in contact with hundreds of our people daily reveals the fact that the sentiment is very strongly for Mr. Hoover They admit running up on some who are inclined toward Governor Smith, but the number is so small and the sentiment so uncertain that they feel that there is no reason for alarm.
G. O. P. Speakers Sweep Kentucky
MISS NANNIE BURROUGHS THRILLS THOUSANDS WITH GREAT G. O. P. MESSAGE Colored State Republican Leaders Take Bluegrass The [flying squadron?] of the Colored Republican State organization supported by leaders of the places visited and ably backed up by Miss Nannie Burroughs, noted woman leader of Washington, D. C., is sweeping every thing before them. The false propaganda about Al Smith put out by Negro Democratic leaders from New York and Kansas City, is still being shot full of holes and the percentage of Negroes who may have the nerve to go into the booth on November 6 and vote for the Democrats, is being reduced to the merest minimum. Republicans and Democrats Meet at Lexington. It was an unexperted coincidence that a mass meeting, the few colored Democrats of that section was called on the same night of the conference of the Colored Republican leaders and workers of that section at the regular Republican headquarters last Thursday night, October 4. The eight counties represented at this conference brought the most influential colored men and women of the Blue Grass section. The colored Democratic meeting was held in Jackson Hall with Dr. Wm. Tompkins of Kansas City, organizer for the Western Division, and Colored Democratic leaders from Louisville as speakers. Prof. J. B. Caulder presided and it is said that the audi ence of a few over one hundred, was largely composed of the younger element of a class of Negroes who have not heretofore given serious thought to voting and could easily be influenced to vote right before election day. Drs. T. T. Wendell and W. H. Ballard had charge of the Republican conference, and among the speakers were Revs. Stafford Campbell, J. W. Gibson, Dr. P. D. Robinson, Prof. E. B. Davis, leaders of that section, and Mrs. M. L. Copeland, Rev. J. Welby Broaddus and I. Willis Cole of the State organization After the speaking more than 200 persons were served to a delightful repast by a number of loyal women, headed by Mrs. T. T. Wendell. Of the Lexington meeting the Lexington Leader, leading Republican (Continued on Page 8)
Three Years For Shooting Chief
DR. HENDERSON GOES TO CHICAGO AFTER GREAT SERVICE AT QUINN By Clyde Liggins. All Louisville is shocked to the very depths, and Louisville's heart is irre parably wounded because of the leav ing of its most popular pastor, Dr. H. C. Henderson, who has been offered the best church in the Chicago Conference, namely Ebenezer A. M. E. church in the beautiful and aristocratic suburb of Evanston. This charge is not surpassel by any in the Chicago Conference. It is this fact that helps to soothe broken hearted Quinn Chapel and Louisville. Quin Chapel was earnestly praying for Dr. Henderson's return and he would have returned had it not been for the urgent invitation and the distinct promotion which it meant. Dr. Henderson leaves on his own accord. In his very first year Dr. Henderson won the good-will and love of entire Louisviel, from the most imposing mansion [to?] the most humble cottage. He [drew?] no lines of class distinction on any basis whatsoever. He loved us all because he was a most thorough Christian gentleman and everybody loved him in return. According to old veterans in Quinn Chapel, Dr. Henderson was the best pastor Quinn has had in forty years. Under his most excellent leadership Quinn Chapel has led the 14th Episcopal district. Dr. Henderson leaves Quinn in the best spiritual, material and financial condition in the history of the church. The membership has been practically doubled. The $7,000 mortgage and (Continued on Page 8)
Would Destroy Color Complex
Rev. Wm. Crane of the Gospel Home Mission work, is back in the city after spending several weeks in Indiana in interest of [his?] work.